This purse story was written by Ms. Chiquita Benton, a professional Embroidery Operator. I applaud this courageous beauty for opening her purse and boldly telling the truth of her story. May her story bless you and encourage you to tell your own truth.

If my purse could talk, it would say “What are we carrying now?”

My heart has always been filled with love. From wanting to take care of and make sure everyone is good, stressing over concerns that don't concern me to inconveniencing myself to convenience others. I’ve given myself away – my spirit and my soul physically. This I knew but didn’t or wouldn't take heed.

In 2014 my dad passed away and life itself ended for me. I became ill with an autoimmune disease which caused me to lose my eye sight. I couldn't understand why this happened to me. But I still continued carrying more and more in my purse. In 2017 my grandmother passed and shortly after I was back in the hospital. Again, asking “why me?” but the whole time I didn't know that God had a plan and He was trying to get my attention.

In the hospital bed is where I surrendered; asking Him for forgiveness and to take away my pain, my hurt, my faults and my wrongs. I asked him to just start me new; giving no energy to what or who no longer served a purpose in my life. I asked for Him to feed my spirit and help me to walk in faith and in my truth. It didn’t get easy, it got challenging. I lost my apartment. My car broke down. I was close to losing my job and my daughter and I had to go back to live with my mom. Every day is a struggle but when God allows us to open our eyes and breathe fresh air, I know it's going to get better. I’m thankful for my experience and the ones to come. They have helped me and are still helping me. My purse is becoming lighter and it now says, “We have room to receive!”

​Ms. Chiquita Benton

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​DeYonne Parker is the Visionary and Compiler of "If Her Purse Could Talk", a compilation co-authored by 12 courageous women who opened their purses and revealed the truthful contents of their heart.

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